Energy, Oil & Gas

In modern refineries, crude oil consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and heteroatomic organic compounds is converted into usable petroleum products. Using distillation units, crude oil is separated into gasoline, diesel, naphtha, liquefied petroleum gases, kerosene, fuel oil or bitumen. Naptha forms the feedstock for the petrochemical industry, which is important for the production of paints, varnishes, plastics, fibers, detergents and medicines, for example. VIS-NIR spectroscopy and chemometric methods are used for quality control in refinery and petrochemical plants. ZEISS PGS spectrometers (960 - 2500 nm) feature a robust and compact design and long-term stable calibration assuring process stability and safety. Remote, fiber-coupled sensing allows  for fast measurement of hydrocarbon mixtures, including octane, benzene, aromatics, olefins, color and turbidity.
ZEISS mono- & polychromator gratings can be used to detect fluid and gaseous contaminants in in-situ monitoring, even in high temperatures or harsh environments.
Raman spectroscopy is increasingly applied to measure specific liquid or gaseous contaminations. Raman spectrometers use blazed plane gratings with high efficiency and low stray light to enhance dynamic range.